Plaid, which connects bank accounts to financial applications, has sold about $575 million worth of common stock at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation, the fintech company confirmed to TechCrunch.
UAE exchanges, fintechs brace for Trump tariffs impact on remittances as global trade tensions mount
Money transfer firms in Dubai are bracing for currency swings as Trump’s tariffs shake global trade, impacting remittances to India, Pakistan, and the Philippines …
Rethinking the Rails: The Challenges for Card Networks
Fintech expert Felipe Izquierdo, a recognized authority in venture capital, corporate strategy, and financial technology, shares insights on the challenges …
FinTech LIVE Dubai Q&A With John Hallahan of Fireblocks
FinTech Magazine sits down with John Hallahan, Director of Business Solutions and Advisory (EMEA) at Fireblocks ahead of FinTech LIVE Dubai …
Fintech giant Clearbank reports first full-year results as it expands across Europe
The digital bank, which is responsible for processing 10 per cent of all UK payments, revealed its first full-year results at group level following its European expansion …
UK fintech Clearbank records a loss amidst European expansion
London-based fintech Clearbank announced full-year results for the first time at group level following the business’ expansion across Europe. The firm, which is an enabler of real-time clearing and …
Telr Expands Its Banking Network in Saudi Arabia With Saudi Awwal Bank to Boost E-Commerce Payments
Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, announced a partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to elevate payment services and enhance merchant …
This Fintech Helps You Get More Credit Card Rewards At Retailers And On Vacation
Having cycled through jobs as a corporate lawyer, financial services consultant at McKinsey and vice president of operations at WeWork, Daragh Murphy was determined to do a fintech startup …
The UX Arms Race In FinTech: Experience As Competitive Edge
Opinions expressed are those of the author. For fintech leaders, user experience (UX) is no longer just a design consideration—it’s a battlefield. In an industry where consumers can switch …
Two Singapore fintech firms have a head start as Africa makes digital payment push
SINGAPORE – Driven by a mission to make cross-border trade more efficient, two Singapore-based fintech firms are making bold strides into Africa and are set to benefit as the continent’s digital …
Fintech Startups Are Failing Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues – Research Study
Many Fintech or financial technology startups fail within their first three years due to regulatory compliance issues : Hare Strategy Group …
OppFi: Limited Growth Isn’t Worth The Risk Here
OppFi faces significant risks due to high charge-offs and potential recession impacts on non-traditional borrowers. Read more about OPFI stock here.
NEW STUDY: 73% OF FINTECH STARTUPS FAIL DUE TO REGULATORY CHALLENGES
Nearly three-quarters of financial technology startups fail within their first three years due to preventable regulatory compliance issues, according to a new industry report released today.
QED Leads $75 Million Round for Remittance Startup Felix
Remittance startup Felix Pago raised $75 million in a Series B round led by QED Investors as it looks to expand operations to more countries in Latin America and broaden its product offering. The …
Understanding the Role of FinTech in Online Casino Operations
Online casinos have developed rapidly over the years, and much of that change has been fuelled by financial technology.
QED Leads $75 Million Series B for Remittance Startup Felix Pago
Remittance startup Felix Pago raised $75 million in a Series B round led by QED Investors as it looks to expand operations to more countries in Latin America and broaden its product offering. The …
MAS tells fintech platforms to communicate underlying products in investment accounts clearly: sources
Singapore] Fintech platforms have been told by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to clearly communicate underlying products in their investment accounts clearly. Read more at The Business …